Alison Wood Brooks: Cracking the Conversation Code

Alison Wood Brooks: Cracking the Conversation Code

Author: Guy Kawasaki February 5, 2025 Duration: 1:10:24

Join Guy Kawasaki for a fascinating conversation with Alison Wood Brooks, Harvard Business School professor and author of Talk. As the creator of the innovative "How to Talk Gooder" course, Brooks reveals the science behind great conversations, sharing insights on everything from the power of asking sensitive questions to navigating difficult discussions. Learn her TALK framework and discover why small talk isn't a waste of time after all.

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Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Duration: 49:09
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Duration: 1:03:47
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